Alternative Investing with MyConstant

Alternative Investing with MyConstant

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Alternative Investing with MyConstant episodes

  • What are NFTs and should you buy one?
    Would you pay $63 million for a JPEG? In this episode, we explore NFTs – the blockchain assets shaking up the art world with eye-watering valuations and celebrity endorsements from the likes of Grimes and Kings of Leon. You'll learn what an NFT is, why they have value, who's making them, and whether they're a good alternative investment (assuming you can afford one). Listen now!
    28 min
  • 5 common mistakes new investors make (and how to avoid them)
    We were all investing newbies once, and in this episode, we share stories of painful lessons learnt. Discover the perils of listening to others' advice, how loss aversion can make bad situations worse, and how to set realistic investing goals that keep you sane and profitable. Don't make the same mistakes we did – listen now and thank us later.
    32 min
  • What made bitcoin a trillion-dollar success story?
    Join us as we explore what bitcoin is, who started it, and why it's an investor favorite. You'll learn about mining, bitcoin economics, its huge energy requirements, and what's driving its price to all-time highs. You'll also discover why billions of dollars' worth of BTC are now lost forever! With special guest and crypto newbie, Trevor Kraus. Listen now!
    35 min
  • Special: GameStop and The Big Short (squeeze)
    What is short selling and how did the GameStop squeeze cost Wall St. millions? What happens when investors "short" the market during a financial crisis? Is short selling a safe investment strategy? In our first investment-news special, you'll learn the basics of this controversial yet influential investment tactic hedge-funds love.
    25 min
  • How to create financial goals that make you happy
    We explain the importance of financial goals, the difference between good and bad goals, and how best to achieve them, whatever they might be. You'll learn the power of financial habits, the 50/30/20 rule, and why SMART goals result in better results. Go on – listen, learn, and make 2021 a profitable, happy year for you.
    27 min
  • How to make investing fun with Milan Kovacevic of Finny
    Milan of askfinny.com joins us to explain how to make personal finance both fun and rewarding. We discuss learning from bad trades, the importance of education, and the gamification of investing. Listen now for some great tips on how to start your investing journey without feeling overwhelmed.
    28 min
  • How to be a better investor with Johnny Lee of Investment Bootcamp
    Johnny Lee of Investment Bootcamp joins us to discuss the challenges facing new investors and how to overcome them. We discuss how to set financial goals, the impact of social media and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), and what 2021 brings for your money. Listen now to learn how to invest better in the new year.
    29 min
  • An introduction to peer-to-peer lending
    In today's episode, you'll learn everything you need to know about investing in peer-to-peer lending. You'll discover its roots in the UK, how it all went awry in China, and why it's making a big comeback in the US and Europe. You'll also learn what collateral is how its fueling a new type of alternative investment: the asset-backed P2P loan.
    16 min

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Join Chris Roper and Trevor Kraus of MyConstant (an asset-backed P2P lending platform) as they take you on a monthly journey through alternative investing. Discover what's new and lucrative in the…